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Passport rank
30th
Visa-free travel to
151 Destinations
Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago passport ranking

The Trinidadian passport is currently ranked 30th place on the Guide Passport Index. It provides visa-free access to 151 countries. This grants it an overall higher mobility score and makes it a desirable passport. Trinidadian passport holders have visa-free access and visas on arrival to countries such as Singapore, United Kingdom, Israel and the entire European Union. This allows almost instant travel opportunities to worldwide prime destinations. Trinidadian passport holders do however require a visa to enter about 78 destinations. Some countries where a visa is required are Taiwan, the United States and Australia.

Passport rank
30th
Visa-free travel to
151 Destinations

Trinidad and Tobago Passport Ranking

The Trinidad and Tobago passport ranking relative to other global passports is calculated by adding up the number of countries that allow Trinidad and Tobago passport holders to enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) and those that allow Trinidad and Tobago passport holders to enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA). There are currently a total of 120 Trinidad and Tobago passport visa-free countries, 27 Trinidad and Tobago visa-on-arrival countries, and 4 eTA destinations.

Altogether, Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can enter a total of 151 destinations—either without a visa, through a visa on arrival, or via an eTA. As a result, the Trinidad and Tobago passport ranks 30 in the world.

Separate from these Trinidad and Tobago visa-free countries and visa-on-arrival countries, there are 78 additional destinations which Trinidad and Tobago passport holders either need a physical visa to enter or an eVisa (i.e. visa required countries).

About Trinidad and Tobago

 

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a former British colony consisting of 5 municipalities. The most important municipalities are Chaguanas, San Fernando and Port of Spain. The island nation is situated in the Caribbean just off the coast of Venezuela. The country has a surface area of 5,131 square kilometers. Its terrain is defined mostly by plains with some low mountains and hills. Its climate is tropical with a single rainy season from June to December.

The overall population is over 1.4 million people. The capital of the country is Port of Spain. The most populous city with more than 50,000 inhabitants is however San Fernando. Other major cities are Arima and Couva. The country’s largest airport is Piarco International Airport (POS). The airport provides access to regional destinations and to the USA and Europe. The airport is home to national carrier Caribbean Airlines, which is the biggest airline in the region.

Until today, Trinidadian culture is strongly influenced by many national traditions of the immigrated communities. The majority of the population is Christian. The official language is English. The Trinidadian legal system is based on the English common law. Legislative acts are reviewed in Supreme Court. The government form is a parliamentary republic. The chief of state is currently President Paula-Mae Weekes and the head of government post is filled by Prime Minsiter Keith Rowley. Elections are being held every 5 years.

The official currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD), with a current exchange rate of TTD 6.7 to the USD. The country has an open economy, generating a GDP of approximately $45 billion. This makes it the 18th largest economy in the Caribbean and Latin American countries. Its citizens have a per capita income of $32,684. The GDP is mostly made up of the services and industry sector. The economy is heavily relying on the oil and gas industry. 40% of the GDP originates from that sector. Trinidad and Tobago also has the world’s largest natural gas liquification facility.

Trinidad and Tobago is an incredibly popular tourism destination. The country is filled with a variety of urban and natural tourist attractions. It is known for its vast beaches and nature. There are no UNESCO world heritage sites in the county. Some of the major destinations include Maracas Bay, Englishman’s Bay, Asa Wright Nature Centre, Pigeon Point, Port of Spain, and the Caroni Bird Sanctuary. Trinidad and Tobago has a total of approximately 480,000 tourists visiting every year with the majority originating from North America.

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